Ubud VW Safari Tour from Seminyak: Classic Car, 5 Stops
A full day in a vintage VW instead of a tour bus, stopping where the rice terraces meet the road.
A private full-day tour from Seminyak through Ubud in a classic Volkswagen safari car, with a professional English-speaking driver and hotel pickup. You visit Tegenungan Waterfall, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Elephant Cave Temple, the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Ubud Palace and Ubud Art Market, with all entrance tickets and lunch (if selected) included.
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Explore Ubud and Surroundings by VW Safari
- Pickup from hotel or villa
- Visit Tegenungan Waterfall
- Explore Tegalalang Rice Terrace
- Tour Goa Gajah Elephant Cave Temple
- Walk through Ubud Monkey Forest
- Visit Ubud Royal Palace
- Shop at Ubud Art Market
- Drop-off at hotel or villa
- Tegenungan Waterfall 1h
- Tegalalang Rice Terrace 1h
- Elephant Cave 1h
- Ubud Palace 1h
- Ubud Art Market 1h
What’s included
- All entrance tickets to the five attractions.
- an Indonesian set menu lunch (on the all-inclusive option).
- hotel or villa pickup and drop-off service.
- a professional English-speaking driver.
- the private Volkswagen safari car for your party alone.
- petrol and parking fees.
Times
- Every day 07:30 08:00 08:30
Before you book
Operated by Bali Full Day Tour
Prices and times updated 6 days ago
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The experience
Nine to ten hours in a private Volkswagen classic car beats the standard tour bus for one reason: you move through Ubud's villages and rice fields at your own pace, stopping where you want instead of where the schedule says. The car seats your party alone: no other travelers, no shared stops, no waiting for strangers to board. Hotel pickup runs from Seminyak, Sanur, Denpasar, Nusa Dua, Kuta, Canggu and a dozen other areas, so you don't arrange separate transport to meet the group.
The route hits five named stops. Tegenungan Waterfall sits at the end of 172 stairs down a hillside where locals bathe in separate sections. You'll pass the Beji temple used for ritual purification on the way. Tegalalang Rice Terrace spreads across a valley in stepped levels that date back to the eighth century, with views that open down the slopes on both sides. Elephant Cave Temple, built in the 11th century as a meditation site, sits below street level with restored stone carvings and a wantilan meeting hall. The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary covers 27 acres and holds over 400 long-tailed macaques divided into four groups. The site is owned and operated by the village of Padangtegal. Ubud Palace sits on the main road through town and serves as the focal landmark of Ubud itself. The Art Market rounds out the day with wooden handicrafts, rattan work, paintings and silver sold across a complex of shops where each vendor stocks different pieces.
Your driver speaks English and handles all parking and petrol. Lunch is an Indonesian set menu if you book the all-inclusive option. Vegetarian meals are available if you request them at booking. Sunscreen and a camera are worth bringing. The tour works for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Flexible timing means you can adjust the day to your pace.
Is this one for you?Book the all-inclusive option if you want lunch included. Choose the tour without lunch if you'd rather eat on your own schedule or skip the meal. Either way, the private car means your group travels together without waiting for other passengers or sticking to fixed stop times.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Malay.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
How many stairs do you climb to reach Tegenungan Waterfall?
Tegenungan Waterfall requires descending 172 stairs to reach the base, where you'll find the public bathing areas and the Beji temple used by locals for ritual purification.
What is the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary like when you arrive?
The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary occupies 27 acres and is home to over 400 long-tailed macaques divided into four groups that occupy different areas of the park. It's an important cultural and spiritual site owned and operated by the village of Padangtegal.
Can you choose what to eat on this tour?
Lunch is included in the all-inclusive option as an Indonesian set menu. Vegetarian meals are available if you request them when you book the tour.
What can you buy at Ubud Art Market?
Ubud Art Market sells wooden handicrafts, rattan work, paintings, silver items and various art tools across a complex of shops, with each vendor stocking different pieces so you can browse freely.
Does the tour include hotel pickup from Seminyak?
Yes, hotel and villa pickup is included from Seminyak as well as from Sanur, Denpasar, Nusa Dua, Kuta, Canggu and several other areas around Bali.
Ubud VW Safari Tour from Seminyak: Classic Car, 5 Stops
9h–10h · EN +1 · at your hotel
from US$ 100 per person
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